scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Associated Factors Towards Colostrum Feeding among Mothers of Infants in Ambo District of West Shewa Zone, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiregna Darega Gela ◽  
Dereje Minase ◽  
Elias Teferi ◽  
Tamiru Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Colostrum Feeding

Abstract Background: Colostrum is the first breast milk produced after birth and is important for promotion of health and prevention of infections of the newborn. Though breastfeeding practices are well known but the necessity of colostrum feeding is still poorly understood by mothers.Objective: To assess Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and associated factors towards colostrum feeding among mothers of infants in ambo district of west Shoa zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2019 among 429 mothers of infants selected by simple random sampling technique. The data were collected using structured questionnaire, focus group discussion & key informant interview by semi structured guiding questionnaire. Descriptive analysis like frequency, percentage, & mean were performed. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis were employed to identify associated factors. Variables with p-value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval identified statistically significant.Results: Among the respondents, 278 (64.8%) mothers had good knowledge & 250 (58%) had favorable attitude. But colostrum feeding was practiced only by 227(56.5%). Mothers of neonates without any illness/finding at birth (AOR =14.87 [ 95% CI: 5.00-44.27]) & postnatal care within the first 2-3 days (AOR = 3.48 [95% CI: 1.23-9.85]) were positively associated factors; but unwanted pregnancy/birth (AOR = 0.243 [95% CI: .113-.527]), mothers suffering from any health problems during pregnancy/birth (AOR = 0.380 [95% CI: .161-.903]), lack of counseling (AOR = 0.264 [95% CI: .103-.675]), home delivery (AOR = 0.239 [95% CI: .111-.516]), & lack of information on colostrum (AOR = 0.040 [95% CI: .013-.125]) were negatively associated with colostrum feeding practices. Conclusions: Majority of respondents had good knowledge & favorable attitude but with poor practices of colostrum feeding. Good neonatal health at/soon after birth & postnatal care attendance within two to three days were positively associated with colostrum feeding practices. But, unwanted pregnancy/birth, any sickness of mother at birth/during pregnancy, lack of counseling on colostrum feeding, home delivery, & lack of information on colostrum feeding were less likely to feed colostrum.Strengthening family planning service, antenatal care, institutional delivery, postnatal care, information provision for counseling & the revision of DHIS2 for inclusion of colostrum feeding indicators were recommended interventions.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Towards Preconception Care and Associated Factors Among Health Care Providers in North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2020

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teketay Debalkie Belay ◽  
Mulunesh Alemayehu ◽  
Nakachew Mekonen ◽  
Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Preconception Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
North Wollo

Abstract Introduction: preconception care is provision of biomedical, behavioral, and social health interventions to reproductive age women and their partners before pregnancy to improve maternal and child health. Its package was developed in 2012. Preconception care not well studied in Ethiopia particularly in the study area. Objective: The aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude towards preconception care and associated factors among healthcare providers in North Wollo Zone, 2020. Methods: institution based cross sectional study on 536 health care providers was conducted. Multi stage sampling technique was used. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the health institutions and study participants. Data were collected; structured, pre tested and self-administered questionnaire. Binary logistic regression used to compute descriptive statistics. P-value < 0.05%, OR with 95% CI used for presence and strength of significant association. Result: This study revealed that 49.1% and 44.2% of health care providers had good knowledge and favorable attitude towards preconception care, respectively. Variables; higher monthly salary [AOR 1.9: 95% CI: 1.1-3.2)], midwifery as profession [AOR: 2.1(95% CI: 1.1-3.7)], library in the institution [AOR: 2.6 (95% CI: 1.2-5.8)], ever heard about preconception care [AOR: 5.6 (95% CI: 3.0 - 10.4)] on knowledge and degree & above educational status [(AOR: 2.1 (95% CI: 1.4-3.1)], good knowledge [AOR: 2.3 (95% CI: 1.3-3.3)] and ever read guideline [AOR: 2.0 (95% CI: 1.2-3.3)] on favorable attitude of preconception care were significantly associated factors respectivelyConclusion and recommendation: nearly half of the participants had poor knowledge and unfavorable attitude on preconception care due to mentioned factors and can be averted by making the institutions to have library, health care providers should to read about preconception care.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards older people care among nurses working at public hospitals in West Shoa zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firomsa Fita ◽  
Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen ◽  
Helen Lamesgin Endalew ◽  
Abere Woretaw Azagew
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Abstract Background Nurses’ knowledge and attitude regarding the care of older people can have an impact on patient outcomes such as reduced length of hospital stays, reduced readmission rates, and increased patient and family satisfaction. However, evidence is scarce in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and associated factors towards the care of older people among nurses working at public hospitals in West Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Methods Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from April1–30, 2021 among 423 nurses who were working in adult care units. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. The sample was selected using simple random sampling. The logistic regression analysis model was fitted and the Adjusted Odds Ratio at 95% confidence interval was used. P-values less than or equal to 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results A total of 411 nurses participated in the study with a 97.16% response rate. The mean age of the participants was 29.11 (SD ± 3.84) years. The study showed that 37.2% (95% CI: 33, 42%) of the participants had good knowledge and 45.7% (95% CI: 40.9, 50.6%) had a favorable attitude toward the care of older people. The significantly associated factors positively affected both the knowledge and the attitude of nurses. Age greater than 30 years (AOR:2.37, 95% CI: 1.18, 4.75), experience greater than 5 years (3.00: 1.21, 7.41), being BSc degree holder and above (3.57: 1.40, 9.09), lived with older people (2.14: 1.34, 3.42), and nurses working in adult intensive care unit (3.03: 1.03, 8.91) were significantly associated with knowledge. Likewise, being female (2.04: 1.33, 3.12), being BSc degree holder and above (2.77: 1.35, 5.65), lived with older people (1.59: 1.03, 2.44), and care for older people (1.63: 1.06, 2.53) were significantly associated with attitude. Conclusion In this study, less than half of the nurses had good knowledge and a favorable attitude towards the care of older people. Continuous professional development regarding the care of older people is important to enhance nurses’ knowledge and attitude.

Hypoglycemia Prevention Practice and Associated Factors Among Diabetic Mellitus Patients on Follow-up at Public Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael ◽  
Teklewoini Mariye Zemichael
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Hypoglycemia is an acute medical situation that occurs when blood sugar falls below the recommended level. Even though, hypoglycemia prevention practice in the management of diabetes mellitus is one cornerstone in controlling the effect of hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia prevention practice among patients with diabetes mellitus is insufficiently studied. Moreover, the existed scarce literature in Ethiopia revealed hypoglycemia prevention practice is inadequate. Thus, this study tried to assess hypoglycemia prevention practices and associated factors among diabetic patients.Methods Hospital-based, cross-sectional study design was employed from April one to March one 2018 in Central Zone of Tigray Regional state of Ethiopia. A total of 272 diabetes mellitus patients were selected by systematic random sampling method from study area. The collected data was checked for its completeness and then entered into Epi data version 3.1 then cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Binary logistic regression model (AOR, 95% CI and p-value < 0.05) was used to determine the predictors of hypoglycemia prevention practice.Results the mean age of respondents was 52.19 years and about 100 (63.2%) had good hypoglycemia prevention practice. Good knowledge regarding hypoglycemia [AOR = 10.34; 95% CI [5.41, 19.89]], having a glucometer at home [AOR = 3. 02; 95% CI [1.12, 8.12]], favorable attitude towards diabetes mellitus [AOR = 2.36 CI [1.26, 4.39]], and being governmental employee [AOR = 5.19, 95% CI [1.63, 16.58]] were positive predictors of good hypoglycemia prevention practice. However, being divorced [AOR =0.13, 95% CI [0.32, 0.53]] was found negatively associated with good hypoglycemia prevention practice.Conclusion Around two third of the study participants were found to have good hypoglycemia prevention practice. Good knowledge and favorable attitude toward diabetes mellitus, having glucometer at home, being governmental employee and divorced were found to be the predictors of good hypoglycemia prevention practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Obstetric Care Providers on Partograph and Its Associated Factors in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalegne Amare Zelellw ◽  
Teketo Kassaw Tegegne ◽  
Girma Alem Getie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Job Training ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction. Universal use of partograph is recommended during labor, to improve maternal and fetal outcome. The aim was to assess knowledge and attitude of obstetric caregivers about partograph and associated factors.Methods. Facility based cross-sectional study was conducted on 273 study participants. Study facilities and study units were selected using simple random sampling technique. Midwives, Nurses, Public Health Officers, Medical Doctors, and masters in Emergency Surgery and Obstetric were included in the study. Epi-data and SPSS statistical software were used.Results. About 153 (56.04%) and 150 (54.95%) of the obstetric caregivers had good knowledge and favorable attitude about partograph, respectively. Knowledge of partograph was significantly higher among obstetric caregivers that learnt about partograph during their College and who had received partograph on job training (AOR: 2.14, 95% C.I (1.17–3.93)) and (AOR: 2.25, 95% C.I (1.21–4.19)), respectively. Favorable attitude towards partograph was significantly higher among obstetrical caregivers who had training and learnt about partograph during their college (AOR: 3.37, 95% C.I (1.49–5.65)) and (AOR: 2.134, 95% C.I (1.175–3.877)), correspondingly.Conclusion. Above half of obstetric caregivers had good knowledge and a favorable attitude on partograph. The provision of on preservice and job training is necessary to improve caregivers’ knowledge and attitude.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors toward COVID-19 among Nurses Who Work in South Gondar Zone, Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia 2020, Institution-based cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejen Getaneh Feleke ◽  
Sheganew Fetene Tassew ◽  
Ermiase Sisay Chanie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract BackgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 is an emerging respiratory disease that is caused by a novel coronavirus and was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The world is affected by the Corona Virus Disease in 2019. In sub-Saharan Africa Including Ethiopia there is no study conducted on level of Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors toward Coronavirus disease in 2019 among Health care workers Specifically Nurses.ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors toward Coronavirus disease in 2019 among Nurses Who Work in South Gondar Zone, Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.MethodsAn Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 166 Nurses in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia, From June 1st -30/2020. To select study participants after proportional allocation of study subjects to each Hospital, simple random sampling technique were to be used. The Data was entered into Epi info version 7.2.0.1, and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences window version 24 for analysis. Binary and Multivariable logistic regression wasl used to see the association between dependent and independent variables. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed. P-value < 0.05 was used to declare association. Finally; the result is presented in the form of texts, tables, and graphs.ResultsOf 166 Nurses, 166 (100% response rate) responded to the online interview questionnaire. From 166 nurses, 57.2% of the participants were Females and 42.8% were males, 41.6 % of the respondents were between the ages of 20 and 29 years. About 84.9 % had good knowledge and 63.3% favorable attitude of COVID-19. Wearing general medical masks can prevent one from acquiring infection by the co vid-19 virus (AOR = 0.44, 95% CI =0.005-0.362 were factors of knowledge about COVID-19. Whereas, strongly agree Medical staffs are ready to participate in antiepidemic in the community (AOR =0.08, 95% CI = (0.003-1.76 Were factors of attitude about COVID-19.ConclusionIn this study, most of the nurses had good knowledge and favorable attitude regarding COVID-19. Wearing general medical masks can prevent one from acquiring infection by the covid-19 virus were the factors in association with knowledge OF nurses on COVID-19. Similarly, Medical staffs are ready to participate in antiepidemic in the community factors association with attitudes of nurses on COVID-19.

scholarly journals PREVENTIVE PRACTICE ON SECONDHAND SMOKE AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY IN KUALA TERENGGANU

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Nik Nor Ronaidi bin Nik Mahdi ◽  
Aniza binti Abd Aziz ◽  
Rahmah binti Mohd. Amin ◽  
Intan Suhana Munira binti Mat Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Shs Exposure ◽  
The Government

Secondhand smoke (SHS) carries many health risks and is associated with diseases and premature deaths among nonsmoking adults and children.  Despite many health promotions and legislative measures executed by the government to protect the public from SHS, the prevalence of SHS exposure is still high.  Personal appropriate practices to avoid exposure are crucial especially at home or private area. Therefore, the current study focused on describing individual preventive practices on SHS and determining its associated factors. A cross sectional study was conducted among 250 adults in a village, Kuala Terengganu. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires.  Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the association between all independent variables and the SHS preventive practice status. The prevalence of SHS exposure was 66.0%.  Majority of the respondents (77.2%) has good knowledge on SHS.  Nevertheless, despite having good knowledge, a large proportion of them showed poor attitude toward SHS (77.6%) and poor preventive practices (61.2%).  Poor preventive practices on SHS were significantly associated with being older (OR­adj: 1.0206, 95% CI: 1.0004, 1.0412), female (OR­adj: 2.0644, 95% CI: 1.0753, 3.9635), smoker (OR­adj: 12.1107, 95% CI: 4.0630, 36.0991), not having existing tobacco-related morbidity (OR­adj: 3.6795, 95% CI: 1.1795, 11.4786), and poor attitude towards SHS (OR­adj: 4.1871, 95% CI: 2.0955, 8.3665). The preventive practices of SHS among the villagers were poor despite showing acceptable level of knowledge.  Hence, health awareness on the potential impact of SHS to the public as well as instilling appropriate behavior for them to avoid SHS and educate smokers need to be emphasized.

scholarly journals Attitude towards diabetes mellitus among adult communities in Gondar city, Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251777
Author(s):  
Abiy Maru Alemayehu ◽  
Malede Mequanent Sisay
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Higher Educational

Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes and its complications can be reduced by enhancing the attitude of the community. However, there is limited information regarding attitude towards diabetes in northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study determined the attitude and associated factors of diabetes mellitus among adult non-diabetic participants in Gondar city. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gondar city. Systematic random sampling was employed to select 626 non-diabetic participants. The data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, processing, and analysis were done using STATA version 14. Both bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regressions were used to identify the associated factors. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to calculate a level of significance. Results Of 626 participants, 572 (91.37%) study subjects heard about diabetes mellitus. Three hundred and fifteen participants (55.07%) (95% CI: 50.9% - 59.1%) had a favorable attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Having good knowledge about diabetes (adjusted odds ratio = 2.69, 95% CI: 1.88, 3.87), and higher educational status (adjusted odds ratio = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.78) were positively associated with a favorable attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Female gender (adjusted odds ratio = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.47, 0.98), on the other hand, had poor attitude towards diabetes mellitus. Conclusion In this study, a favorable attitude towards diabetes was low among adult non-diabetic participants. Good knowledge, higher educational status, and being male were the factors associated with a favorable attitude towards diabetes.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Knowledge towards Cervical Cancer and Associated Factors among Women in Durame Town, Southern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Biruktawit F. Woldu ◽  
Lidiya G. Lemu ◽  
Debiso E. Mandaro
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge

Low awareness about cervical cancer and poor screening practice are some of the contributing factors for the high burden of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to assess comprehensive knowledge towards cervical cancer and associated factors among reproductive age women visiting Durame General Hospital. Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2019. Systematic random sampling technique was employed to select study participants. Pretested interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis was done. Adjusted odds ratio with a 95% CI was used to determine the presence and strength of associations between independent and outcome variable. Variables with p value less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Among the 237 women enrolled, more than half (55.7%) have ever heard about cervical cancer. Health professionals were major source of information. Half of respondents (51.5%) had good knowledge towards cervical cancer. Urban residence ( AOR = 2.28 , 95% CI (1.19-4.35)), having formal employment ( AOR = 2.92 , 95% CI (1.53-5.59)), and knowing someone with cervical cancer ( AOR = 5.21 , 95% CI (2.32-11.71)) were found to have significant association with good knowledge towards cervical cancer. The comprehensive knowledge of women towards cervical cancer was found to be insufficient. Provision of community-based health education with health professionals needs to be emphasized.

scholarly journals Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Associated Factors among Preparatory and Secondary School Students of Dabat Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nigussie Dagnachew Adam ◽  
Getu Debalkie Demissie ◽  
Abebaw Addis Gelagay
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male Sex

Background. A significant number of adolescents as well as young men and women aged 10 to 24 years die each year in the world due to avoidable sexual and reproductive health problems such as unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. This is attributed to low access to and/or uptake of sexual and reproductive health services. Objective. To assess parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health issues and associated factors among secondary and preparatory school students in Dabat town, northwest Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 1 to 10, 2018, using multistage sampling technique. Data were collected from 550 participants using structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire; entered into Epi Info version 7; and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Both bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed, and variables with less than 0.05 P value in the multivariable regression were considered as statistically significant. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was used to determine the strengths and directions of associations. Result. This study revealed that 48.5% of the participants discussed sexual and reproductive health issues with parents. Male sex (AOR = 1.6; 95% CI: 1.1–2.25), family income greater than ETB 1,000 (AOR = 1.6; 95% CI: 1.02–2.57), good knowledge of sexual and reproductive health (AOR = 1.5; 95% CI: 1.03–2.09), and favorable attitude to sexual and reproductive health issues (AOR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.29–2.67) were factors significantly associated with parent-adolescent communication on the issues. Conclusion. This study showed that the proportion of parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health issues was low. Male sex, family income greater than ETB 1,000, and good knowledge and favorable attitude of adolescents had significant association with the communication.

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